Beyond your federal VA disability compensation, Missouri offers its own benefits for veterans — property tax, education, vehicle. Here's what Missouri veterans can claim, who qualifies, and how to apply.
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Missouri Property Tax Credit (PTC, "circuit breaker") — NOT an exemption. A refundable income-tax credit that reimburses a portion of property tax (or rent) paid. For 100% service-connected disabled veterans: maximum credit is $1,100/year (homeowners who lived in the home all year) or $750/year (renters or part-year owners). Strict income limits: owners must have household income ≤$30,000 single / $34,000 married; renters ≤$27,200 / $29,200. Note: VA disability compensation IS counted as income for this calculation. Filed annually with MO Form MO-PTC. There is NO general property tax EXEMPTION for disabled veterans in Missouri — proposed legislation HB921/HB2672 (2026 session) would create one but had not passed as of April 2026.
How to claim: File MO Form MO-PTC with state income tax return
Missouri Wartime Veterans' Survivors Grant — tuition + room/board allowance for surviving spouses and children of MO-resident POST-9/11 combat veterans who EITHER died from combat action OR became 80% disabled from injuries/accidents sustained in combat after 9/11/2001. The veteran parent must have a DD-214 showing combat pay tax exclusion / hostile fire pay / imminent danger pay. NOT available for general 80%+ disabled veterans. Grant covers: tuition (up to MU Columbia in-state rate), $2,000/semester room and board, and up to $500/year for books. Award is competitively limited to 25 students per year (statutory cap).
How to claim: Apply via Missouri State Financial Aid Portal; veteran must have post-9/11 combat DD-214
Free license plates for 60%+ disabled veterans.
How to claim: Apply at DOR
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Missouri offers veteran benefits across property tax, education, vehicle. Highlights include Property Tax Credit (Circuit Breaker), Wartime Veterans' Survivors Grant, Free License Plate. Eligibility varies — some benefits require a VA disability rating, 100% P&T status, or combat service.
Missouri Property Tax Credit (PTC, "circuit breaker") — NOT an exemption. A refundable income-tax credit that reimburses a portion of property tax (or rent) paid. For 100% service-connected disabled veterans: maximum credit is $1,100/year (homeowners who lived in the home all year) or $750/year (ren
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